User Experience is Top Metric Again

CamerEyes wrote:

Let's face it - dynamic range, high ISO noise and all those traditionally explosive areas of argument regarding which camera is better is now generally history.

With DR and IQ across camera brands just marginally different, the other area of debate is which has better AF. Again, the differences right now across camera brands are marginal.

To me, Canon remains a preferred choice because of superb ergonomics. The way it handles, the way it feels on my hands. Can be subjective. But the grip on Canon cameras - including smaller bodies such as the R10, remain superior to my view.

Specs matters. Megapixels count (literally, especially). Ergonomics to me is more valuable than ever, especially as lenses become bigger / fatter / heavier.

Then there's the menu system. While Sony's menu layout and intuitiveness has improved over the past few years, Canon's menu remains the simplest to navigate.

Are we at the stage of photography when cameras across brands are becoming more similar in "technical" capabilities?

I shoot with both Canon 5Ds and Sony APS-C A6600 systems. Got into Sony mirrorless system mainly due because of travel. I started buying more lenses into the Sony and so now I shoot everything from portraits to sports. The handling of the A6600 (it has a deeper grip than the older A6xxx series) is more comfortable to hold especially for my biggest lens which is the 135/1.8 GM.

Having said the above, I tried the A7IV at a store last week. On it was the 24-105/4 G----it felt really tight on my right hand. Somehow my A6600 + 135mm felt more comfortable. The ergo of the R6MKII is more to my liking. Thus between these two cameras without a doubt I'll get the Canon.